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Labor Relations Investigator

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Jan 22, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  53028

Job Requisition ID: 53028 
Closing Date: 02/05/2026
​Agency: Illinois Labor Relations Board
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 - $10,281 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon; Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage


A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

 

Position Overview:

 

The Illinois Labor Relations Board is seeking to hire a Labor Relations Investigator. The Illinois Labor Relations Board oversees public sector collective bargaining for the State of Illinois for all public employees outside the education sector.  The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with experience in labor relations who will be able to effectively investigate petitions and charges brought before the ILRB and help facilitate efficient management of the agency’s investigative caseload.  This unique position offers the ability to participate in the agency’s processes at every stage.  We welcome interested applicants to apply for the position of Labor Relations Investigator and help the ILRB continue to provide high level constituent service.     

 

Illinois Labor Relations Board offers a robust benefit package including: 

  • Monday-Friday schedule 

  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 

  • Paid Parental leave 

  • Pension Plan 

  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs 

  • Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually 

  • (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service) 

  • Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date) 

  • (13-14) paid state holidays annually 

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process. 

 

Why Work for Illinois? 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. 

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a Labor Relations Investigator for the Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB) conducting investigations of unfair labor practice charges and representation petitions as authorized by the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315) and related administrative rules, 
  • Plans, directs, and conducts elections related to union representation of public employees 
  • Serves as a senior staff attorney. 
  • Serves as a Compliance Officer. 
  • Serves as a Mediation Officer. 
  • Counsels clients of the ILRB by answering technical questions related to the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Board’s administrative rules 
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in labor relations or human resources. 
  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in business, public administration, or a related field. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least two years of experience working for a public labor relations agency or the labor relations division or department of a public employer. 
  • Prefers at least two years of experience in conducting investigations. 
  • Prefers at least two years of experience in providing customer or constituent services. 
  • Prefers at least two years of experience in conducting or facilitating mediation, alternative dispute resolution, or settlement agreements. 
  • Prefers at least two years of experience drafting written recommendations to higher level executives. 
  • Prefers at least two years of experience in conducting compliance procedures. 

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 
 

  • Requires ability to travel. 
  • Requires ability to pass a background check. 

 
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 
 

About the Agency

Throughout the State of Illinois, the Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB) regulates the designation of employee representatives; the negotiation of wages, hours, and other conditions of employment; and resolves or, if necessary, adjudicates labor disputes. The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (Act), 5 ILCS 315 (2014) governs labor relations between most public employers in Illinois and their employees, along with the labor organizations that represent these employees. Together with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, 115 ILCS 5 (2014), the Act provides comprehensive statutory regulation of public sector collective bargaining in Illinois. It has many similarities to the National Labor Relations Act, which regulates collective bargaining matters in the private sector, and to the laws of other states that regulate collective bargaining in the public sector. 

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm 
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:  Brianna Scott
Email: brianna.scott@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-4017
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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